After criticism for her comments regarding marital rape, Robin Padilla issued an apology.
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After a heated internet debate, Senator Robin Padilla issued an apology for his divisive remarks regarding a husband's sexual rights and declared that he does not support marital rape.
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“Ang aking mga katanungan po ay hypothetical base sa sentimiento at realidad ng mga pang-karaniwang Pilipino,” he said.
“Hindi po ito mula sa aking mga personal na gawain, paniniwala o karanasan,” he added.
Padilla expressed regret for the way the Senate hearing went despite this.
“Ako po ay humihingi ng paumanhin at ng inyong mabuting pasensya lalo na po sa mga hindi lubos na nakaunawa sa konteksto ng aking punto ukol sa aming diskusyon ni Atty. Lorna Kapunan sa Senado,” said the lawmaker.
In the film, Senator Kapunan emphasizes the value of consent in marriage, while Padilla seeks to raise awareness of marital rape.
“Kasama na din po dito ang sinasabing ‘gray area’ sa Family at Civil Code kahit pa man mayroon tayong Separation of Church and State,” he said.
“Ang mga sensitibong paksa na ito ay kailangan nating talakayin at pag usapan para maisaayos at mailagay sa tama ang batas,” he added.
“Ang pagtatalik (sex) ng mag-asawa ay may epekto sa mental health, emosyon, pisikal at kabutihan ng pagsasama. Kaya’t nararapat po na ito ay ating bigyan linaw para sa usaping karapatang pangtao, kababaihan man po o at kalalakihan, kasal man o hindi,” he said.